Recent Product Recalls
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4.30.09: Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan announced a voluntary recall of about 96,000 Jardine Cribs. (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008 and 56,450 units were recalled in January 2009). The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
The cribs were sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, and at
babiesrus.com, from September 2005 through April 2009 for between $220 and $330.
This recall involves 7 models of Jardine wooden cribs. For date codes and model numbers, plus photos, visit the
CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib. Jardine will provide consumers with detailed instructions for purchasing cribs in retail stores and online. For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
http://www.jardinecribrecall.com.
4.27.09: Recaro Signo Car Seat Recalled
The Recard Signo car seat has been recalled as a result of a potential defect in the harness system. For more information, contact Recaro customer service at 888-473-2290 or by e-mail, safety@recarousa.com.
4.7.09: Simplicity Play Yards Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Simplicity, Inc. and SFCA, Inc., of Reading, Pennsylvania announced a voluntary recall of about 25,000 Travel Tender Play Yards because one or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table and mobile features. The play yards bear the “Simplicity” logo. The model numbers are 5500DRM, 5500WDS, 5500FEL, 5501FEL, 5502MON, 5520PRO, 5550HAN, 5700MAN, and 5750MIR. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.
The play yards were manufactured in China and sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Kohls.com from March 2005 through January 2009 for about $100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the play yards and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement product. For more information, and to see a photo of the play yard, visit the
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09187.html
4.7.09: Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Healthtex, of Miami, Florida recalled about 40,000 Zoo Pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard. The recall involves Zoo pacifiers with animal cartoon figures as handles. The pacifier has a round-shaped mouth guard with three ventilation holes. “Made in Spain” is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and “Mi Tosoro” is printed on the cardboard packaging. The pacifiers were sold at supermarkets and pharmacy stores nationwide from December 2002 through March 2009 for about $1.40.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Healthtex for a refund or exchange. For additional information, contact Healthtex toll-free at (866) 348-5080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09186.html. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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